Emily Dickinson Lexicon

erect, adv. [see erect, v.]

1. Stiffly; stationary; without moving.
2. Uprightly; unbowed; standing tall; with head up; having good posture; [fig.] boldly; with faith; having confidence.
3. Up; straight; extended; in line; into proper position.
4. Solidly; firmly; vertically; perpendicular to the earth.
5. Shamelessly; audaciously; brazenly.